Various types of surgical site infection (SSI) have been defined by CDC. Patient related factors Mnemonic: WASHING 1. Weight: Obesity (>20% of ideal body weight) 2. Antibiotic resistant skin flora: MRSA colonization 3. Advancing age 4. Smoking 5. HIV and other immune deficiency conditions 6. Infection coexisting at other sites…
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5 Ways to Encourage Positive Mental Health Habits in Children
Discussions and awareness around mental health have increased significantly in recent years, but many people still feel a stigma around the topic, and consequently struggle to talk about it — this can be even harder when you’re talking to children, who might not have the vocabulary or capacity for understanding…
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Forget Ageing Gracefully – Age Like a Fine Wine
Nobody can evade ageing, but why not age with a style of your own? Why only passively acknowledge the passing years when we can embrace and flourish in them? Ageing like fine wine implies becoming better, wiser, and more fabulous from year to year, and we’re here to help. Yes,…
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Patau Syndrome : Mnemonic
Chromosomal abnormality Count the letters in “Patau Syndrome”. There are 13 letters. Patau syndrome is Trisomy 13. Clinical features Mnemonic: PATAU
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Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis) of Various Bones : Stages and Management
Propensity Stages and Management Stages Hip (modified Ficat-Arlet) Shoulder (Cruess) Lunate (Lichtman) Knee (Koshino) Scaphoid (Herbert and Lanzetta) Management 0 – Silent + NWB joints – Immobilization, NSAIDs WB joints – a. Realignment osteotomyb. Core decompression +/- bone grafting or MSC therapy I – Suggestive clinically and MRI + +…
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The Importance of CNA Training in Handling Dementia and Alzheimer’s Patients
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease present significant challenges to healthcare providers due to the complex and progressive nature of these conditions. Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) play a pivotal role in the care of patients suffering from these diseases, providing support that directly impacts patient well-being. With over 6 million Americans living…
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Comparing Spinal Adjustments, Shockwave Therapy, And the Graston Technique for Tendonitis Management
Tendonitis, characterized by the inflammation and irritation of tendons, can cause significant pain and impede daily activities. Effective management of tendonitis is for restoring mobility and reducing discomfort. Recent studies by the Mayo Clinic, the Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics, and Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports have explored various treatment…
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Zero Position of Saha
Zero Position Zero position is the position during elevation in coronal or sagittal plane or in any plane where: Zero position of shoulder The humerus is elevated to about 165° with individual variations and is in the newly acquired scapular plane (around 45° anterior to the coronal plane). The humeral…